Maricopa County
Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000 - $72,750 annually
Full Pay Range: $60,000 - $85,500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Posting Date: 12/23/25 Application Deadline: 01/02/26
Job Type Contractor with Benefits
Department Procurement Services
About The Position The Junior Procurement Officer is an entry‑level opportunity designed for individuals eager to develop skills in government purchasing. In this role you will support the acquisition of commodities, professional services, and design and construction‑related services for county facilities, gaining hands‑on experience in procurement best practices, regulatory compliance, federal grant requirements, and ethical purchasing standards.
Note: This is a contract position that is expected to end December 31, 2026.
Responsibilities
Review and analyze complex procurements, determine appropriateness, and research market conditions and pricing trends.
Coordinate with user departments and project managers to develop procurement requirements and specifications for solicitations; prepare and issue formal solicitations (e.g., Invites for Bids, RFPs, RQs, Design‑Build, CMR).
Conduct public pre‑bid/proposal conferences and public solicitation openings; chair evaluation meetings and request Best and Final Offers.
Negotiate contract terms, award contracts, monitor vendor performance, review requests for contract changes, and present justifications.
Evaluate responses to solicitations using vendor qualifications, price, and conformance requirements, employing economic and statistical data.
Issue formal determinations (Notice to Cure, Notice of Cancellation, etc.), and provide recommendations on legal determinations per applicable statutes and the Maricopa County Procurement Code.
Develop and manage centralized, enterprise‑level contracts, including requirements analysis, evaluation, and approval of change orders and amendments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, business management, public administration, public policy, or related field.
Other bachelor’s degrees may be considered with at least one year of professional procurement experience.
Prior public sector procurement experience is desired.
Benefits
Work with a greater purpose.
Tuition reimbursement.
Exceptional work‑life balance with a hybrid work schedule option.
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare for you and qualifying dependents.
Child care benefits, including access to Maricopa County Kids Club.
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
Extensive wellness program with healthcare premium discounts.
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (12% monthly contribution rate with 100% employer match on Day 1).
Working Conditions
Office or administrative work; not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8 am – 5 pm; located in the Downtown Phoenix office.
Hybrid/telework may be available after initial training.
Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally; largely sedentary.
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered.
Application through online portal only.
Primary contact via email and Workday profile.
Pass pre‑employment background/fingerprint investigation and drug/alcohol testing where required.
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now!
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Posting Date: 12/23/25 Application Deadline: 01/02/26
Job Type Contractor with Benefits
Department Procurement Services
About The Position The Junior Procurement Officer is an entry‑level opportunity designed for individuals eager to develop skills in government purchasing. In this role you will support the acquisition of commodities, professional services, and design and construction‑related services for county facilities, gaining hands‑on experience in procurement best practices, regulatory compliance, federal grant requirements, and ethical purchasing standards.
Note: This is a contract position that is expected to end December 31, 2026.
Responsibilities
Review and analyze complex procurements, determine appropriateness, and research market conditions and pricing trends.
Coordinate with user departments and project managers to develop procurement requirements and specifications for solicitations; prepare and issue formal solicitations (e.g., Invites for Bids, RFPs, RQs, Design‑Build, CMR).
Conduct public pre‑bid/proposal conferences and public solicitation openings; chair evaluation meetings and request Best and Final Offers.
Negotiate contract terms, award contracts, monitor vendor performance, review requests for contract changes, and present justifications.
Evaluate responses to solicitations using vendor qualifications, price, and conformance requirements, employing economic and statistical data.
Issue formal determinations (Notice to Cure, Notice of Cancellation, etc.), and provide recommendations on legal determinations per applicable statutes and the Maricopa County Procurement Code.
Develop and manage centralized, enterprise‑level contracts, including requirements analysis, evaluation, and approval of change orders and amendments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, business management, public administration, public policy, or related field.
Other bachelor’s degrees may be considered with at least one year of professional procurement experience.
Prior public sector procurement experience is desired.
Benefits
Work with a greater purpose.
Tuition reimbursement.
Exceptional work‑life balance with a hybrid work schedule option.
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare for you and qualifying dependents.
Child care benefits, including access to Maricopa County Kids Club.
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
Extensive wellness program with healthcare premium discounts.
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (12% monthly contribution rate with 100% employer match on Day 1).
Working Conditions
Office or administrative work; not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8 am – 5 pm; located in the Downtown Phoenix office.
Hybrid/telework may be available after initial training.
Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally; largely sedentary.
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered.
Application through online portal only.
Primary contact via email and Workday profile.
Pass pre‑employment background/fingerprint investigation and drug/alcohol testing where required.
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now!
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